Melody Jackson is living in the moment.
In August, Jackson, who is just 16 and a sophomore at Reeltown High School, was dealt a blow with a terminal cancer diagnosis. She was told she had only a few months to live. If she is lucky, she will complete a dream of continuing school.
PHOTOS: Reeltown student named honorary homecoming queen
Cliff Williams / The Tribune Reeltown High School sophomore Melody Jackson, second from left, accepts roses from the football team before the homecoming game as her mother Voni looks on. Melody has terminal cancer and was named honorary homecoming queen.
PHOTOS: Reeltown student named honorary homecoming queen
Cliff Williams / The Tribune Reeltown High School sophomore Melody Jackson, second from left, accepts roses from the football team before the homecoming game as her mother Voni looks on. Melody has terminal cancer and was named honorary homecoming queen.
PHOTOS: Reeltown student named honorary homecoming queen
Cliff Williams / The Tribune Reeltown High School sophomore Melody Jackson, center accepts roses from the football team before the homecoming game as her mother Voni looks on. Melody has terminal cancer and was named honorary homecoming queen.
PHOTOS: Reeltown student named honorary homecoming queen
Cliff Williams / The Tribune Reeltown High School sophomore Melody Jackson, center accepts roses from the football team before the homecoming game as her mother Voni looks on. Melody has terminal cancer and was named honorary homecoming queen.
PHOTOS: Reeltown student named honorary homecoming queen
Cliff Williams / The Tribune Reeltown High School sophomore Melody Jackson, second from left, accepts roses from the football team before the homecoming game as her mother Voni looks on. Melody has terminal cancer and was named honorary homecoming queen.
PHOTOS: Reeltown student named honorary homecoming queen
Cliff Williams / The Tribune Reeltown High School sophomore Melody Jackson hands her mother Voni pink roses handed to her as part of homecoming festivities. Melody has terminal cancer and was named honorary homecoming queen.
PHOTOS: Reeltown student named honorary homecoming queen
Cliff Williams / The Tribune Reeltown High School sophomore Melody Jackson accepts roses from the football team before the homecoming game. Melody has terminal cancer and was named honorary homecoming queen.
PHOTOS: Reeltown student named honorary homecoming queen
Cliff Williams / The Tribune The crowd looks on as Reeltown High School sophomore Melody Jackson is recognized before the homecoming game. Melody has terminal cancer and was named honorary homecoming queen.
PHOTOS: Reeltown student named honorary homecoming queen
Cliff Williams / The Tribune Luverne High School assistant football coach Chris Hale, left, speaks Reeltown High School sophomore Melody Jackson briefly talking about his cancer journey and encouraging the 16 year old. Melody has terminal cancer and was named honorary homecoming queen.
PHOTOS: Reeltown student named honorary homecoming queen
Cliff Williams / The Tribune Reeltown High School sophomore Melody Jackson was given last year’s crown by 2022 homecoming queen Layton Lynn.
PHOTOS: Reeltown student named honorary homecoming queen
Cliff Williams / The Tribune Reeltown High School sophomore Melody Jackson was given last year’s crown by 2022 homecoming queen Layton Lynn.
PHOTOS: Reeltown student named honorary homecoming queen
Cliff Williams / The Tribune Reeltown High School sophomore Melody Jackson was given last year’s crown by 2022 homecoming queen Layton Lynn.
PHOTOS: Reeltown student named honorary homecoming queen
Cliff Williams / The Tribune Reeltown High School sophomore Melody Jackson was given last year’s crown by 2022 homecoming queen Layton Lynn.
PHOTOS: Reeltown student named honorary homecoming queen
Cliff Williams / The Tribune Reeltown High School sophomore Melody Jackson was given last year’s crown by 2022 homecoming queen Layton Lynn. Melody’s mother Voni watched and was surprised by it all.
PHOTOS: Reeltown student named honorary homecoming queen
Cliff Williams / The Tribune Grayci Hadden, left, was named 2023 Reeltown High School Homecoming Queen. She is pictured with Melody Jackson, center, and last year’s queen Layton Lynn.
PHOTOS: Reeltown student named honorary homecoming queen
Cliff Williams / The Tribune Grayci Hadden, left, was named 2023 Reeltown High School Homecoming Queen. She is pictured with Melody Jackson, center, and last year’s queen Layton Lynn.
PHOTOS: Reeltown student named honorary homecoming queen
PHOTOS: Reeltown student named honorary homecoming queen
Cliff Williams / The Tribune Reeltown High School sophomore Melody Jackson, second from left, accepts roses from the football team before the homecoming game as her mother Voni looks on. Melody has terminal cancer and was named honorary homecoming queen.
PHOTOS: Reeltown student named honorary homecoming queen
Cliff Williams / The Tribune Reeltown High School sophomore Melody Jackson, second from left, accepts roses from the football team before the homecoming game as her mother Voni looks on. Melody has terminal cancer and was named honorary homecoming queen.
PHOTOS: Reeltown student named honorary homecoming queen
Cliff Williams / The Tribune Reeltown High School sophomore Melody Jackson, center accepts roses from the football team before the homecoming game as her mother Voni looks on. Melody has terminal cancer and was named honorary homecoming queen.
PHOTOS: Reeltown student named honorary homecoming queen
Cliff Williams / The Tribune Reeltown High School sophomore Melody Jackson, center accepts roses from the football team before the homecoming game as her mother Voni looks on. Melody has terminal cancer and was named honorary homecoming queen.
PHOTOS: Reeltown student named honorary homecoming queen
Cliff Williams / The Tribune Reeltown High School sophomore Melody Jackson, second from left, accepts roses from the football team before the homecoming game as her mother Voni looks on. Melody has terminal cancer and was named honorary homecoming queen.
PHOTOS: Reeltown student named honorary homecoming queen
Cliff Williams / The Tribune Reeltown High School sophomore Melody Jackson hands her mother Voni pink roses handed to her as part of homecoming festivities. Melody has terminal cancer and was named honorary homecoming queen.
PHOTOS: Reeltown student named honorary homecoming queen
Cliff Williams / The Tribune Reeltown High School sophomore Melody Jackson accepts roses from the football team before the homecoming game. Melody has terminal cancer and was named honorary homecoming queen.
PHOTOS: Reeltown student named honorary homecoming queen
Cliff Williams / The Tribune The crowd looks on as Reeltown High School sophomore Melody Jackson is recognized before the homecoming game. Melody has terminal cancer and was named honorary homecoming queen.
PHOTOS: Reeltown student named honorary homecoming queen
Cliff Williams / The Tribune Luverne High School assistant football coach Chris Hale, left, speaks Reeltown High School sophomore Melody Jackson briefly talking about his cancer journey and encouraging the 16 year old. Melody has terminal cancer and was named honorary homecoming queen.
PHOTOS: Reeltown student named honorary homecoming queen
Cliff Williams / The Tribune Reeltown High School sophomore Melody Jackson was given last year’s crown by 2022 homecoming queen Layton Lynn.
PHOTOS: Reeltown student named honorary homecoming queen
Cliff Williams / The Tribune Reeltown High School sophomore Melody Jackson was given last year’s crown by 2022 homecoming queen Layton Lynn.
PHOTOS: Reeltown student named honorary homecoming queen
Cliff Williams / The Tribune Reeltown High School sophomore Melody Jackson was given last year’s crown by 2022 homecoming queen Layton Lynn.
PHOTOS: Reeltown student named honorary homecoming queen
Cliff Williams / The Tribune Reeltown High School sophomore Melody Jackson was given last year’s crown by 2022 homecoming queen Layton Lynn.
PHOTOS: Reeltown student named honorary homecoming queen
Cliff Williams / The Tribune Reeltown High School sophomore Melody Jackson was given last year’s crown by 2022 homecoming queen Layton Lynn. Melody’s mother Voni watched and was surprised by it all.
PHOTOS: Reeltown student named honorary homecoming queen
Cliff Williams / The Tribune Grayci Hadden, left, was named 2023 Reeltown High School Homecoming Queen. She is pictured with Melody Jackson, center, and last year’s queen Layton Lynn.
PHOTOS: Reeltown student named honorary homecoming queen
Cliff Williams / The Tribune Grayci Hadden, left, was named 2023 Reeltown High School Homecoming Queen. She is pictured with Melody Jackson, center, and last year’s queen Layton Lynn.
